Case Manager at Tasc, Inc in Joliet, Illinois

Job Description:

At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) our mission is to build a healthier, safer, more just society. Since 1976, we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and most importantly, empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies. Through the use of SPECIALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT™, we create a world where recovery, justice and empathy lead to thriving communities. Our foundation is anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system. Today TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions. We are a social impact organization that embodies a future where health, safety and justice is synonymous with hope. We are TASC!

DIVISION OVERVIEW:

The Adult Criminal Justice and Treatment Services (ACJS) supports clients who may have struggles related to a substance use disorder. We provide opportunities for clients to rebuild their lives so they can become healthy and self-sufficient. ACJS' work includes screening and assessments for substance use disorders, placing clients into treatment programs, monitoring and reporting on progress. Support provided includes, but not limited to insurance enrollment, obtaining a state ID, and finding employment resources.

POSITION SUMMARY:

TASC Case Manager will provide comprehensive and specialized case management services for adults and youths with identified Behavioral Health needs referred to TASC from multiple systems. TASC Case Manager will provide direct services and referrals based on identified needs of the individuals enrolled into TASC services. TASC provides case management services Statewide and location is determined by work site location. TASC service areas may include entrance into secured facilities.

We are currently looking for a full-time – Case Manager

Starting at $41,600 – contingent upon experience, education, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist individuals in achieving service plan goals through direct services and coordination of behavior health, public agencies, and community resources.
• Assess, evaluate, facilitate, and monitor individuals' progress in relationship to established goals and objectives
• Complete intake packets for program enrollment and participation.
• Provides referrals and crisis intervention for the individuals' identified needs.
• Interview individuals, review records, and confer with other professionals to review individual progress, and to determine their suitability for program participation.
• Knowledge of DSM V and ASAM criteria.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, participate in staff meetings and monthly supervisions, and participate in integrated staffing with individuals receiving TASC services.
• Complete and submit internal and external program reports.
• Complete and maintain all required individual and program related documentation which includes, documenting the results of screenings, enrollments, service plans, reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and other individual-related activities including accurate reporting of services.
• Monitor all individuals determined by individual progress towards service goals.
• Monitor TASC database system and contractual/external database systems to ensure Individual enrollment.
• Participate in community meetings, trainings and projects including multi-disciplinary staffing, vocational and educational programming, institutional counseling, correctional-industries, employers and other meetings assigned.
• Develops effective working relationships with the internal and external partners.
• Participate in meetings to adjust, update or revise individual service plan.
• Obtain and clinically analyze progress reports from internal and external partners to ensure progress is on target with the benchmarks outlined in their service plan.
• Ensure that confidential information relating to the organization, its staff, and individuals is kept confidential.
• Be an excellent steward of TASC, modeling the core values of the organization.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or three years' lived or professional experience.
• Ability to obtain CADC/CARS certification within the first two years in the field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation.
• Certain programs may require a higher level of education, certification and/or licensures based on contractual obligations
• Ability to support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to take initiatives and have creativeness.
• Flexibility in thinking and approaches to leading group discussions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Leave - STD/LTD
• Paid Time Off/Sick Time/ Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403 B (retirement plan)

The agency currently offers hybrid work schedules that combines in-office and remote work. Employees are required to report to the work site three days per week with the option to work up to two days remotely.

If you are interested in this position, please visit the TASC website at www.tasc.org and apply online.

TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace.

The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state law.

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